Re: [Callers] Walk the Plank

In my opinion - this is getting too regimented again. I never tell dancers if they should clap or not.  I have been known to let them know how I feel about it in light hearted way. Just let them dance and focus on the important stuff Mac ________________________________ From: Jeff Kaufman <jeff(a)alum.swarthmore.edu> To: Caller's discussion list <callers(a)sharedweight.net> Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2012 8:57 AM Subject: Re: [Callers] Walk the Plank Chris Lahey wrote: I think presenting yourself as being on the pro-clapping side is probably key to why that worked for you.  Many callers don't like clapping on petronellas and dancers who like the clapping know that callers think this.  So when a caller says "don't clap", even if it really is specific to this particular dance, a lot of people think "don't tell me how to dance" and ignore them. Jeff _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)sharedweight.net http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers